Gunwharf Quays is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO1 3BF is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 3TS, PO1 3TG, PO1 3TJ, PO1 3TE, PO1 3BG, PO1 3TD, PO1 3TB, PO1 3TF, PO1 3TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO1 3BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.2% | 49.2% | 8.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 58.8% | 50.8% | -8.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.6% | 41.8% | -8.8% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 36.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 13.6% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.8% | 59.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 25.8% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 10% | 4.9% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6% | 10.1% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 1.8% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17.4% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.8% | 53.2% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 19.4% |
| Other | 9.6% | 6.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 8.4% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 73.4% | 64.7% | -8.7% | 81.4% | -16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 67.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 67.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 13.4% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65% | 67.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 15.3% | 15.1% | -0.2% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gunwharf Quays was 186.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.2% higher than the Eastney and Craneswater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gunwharf Quays has the 16th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Eastney and Craneswater and the 135th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Vulcan Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-02-14 | £371,658 |
| 30 The Vulcan Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-06-02 | £362,768 |
| 31 The Vulcan Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-03-20 | £432,247 |
| 16 The Vulcan Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-07-08 | £309,562 |
| 10 The Vulcan Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2022-02-03 | £263,890 |
PO1 3BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in PO1 3BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Hanover Street , Portsea PO1 3BN | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School St Nicholas Street , PO1 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottage Grove Primary School Chivers Close , PO5 1HG | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Somers Road , Southsea PO5 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Cottage View , Landport PO1 1PX | 4out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 5,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 3out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth High School 25 Kent Road , Southsea PO5 3EQ | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St John's College Grove Road South , PO5 3QW | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oarsome Chance The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Coffee | Aspex Gallery, The Vulcan | 36 yd | |
| Carluccio's | R20, Blake House | 98 yd | |
| Wightlink M/V St Clare | Car Ferry Terminal, Gunwharf Road | 110 yd | |
| Wightlink M/V St Faith | Car Ferry Terminal, Gunwharf Road | 110 yd | |
| Camber Cafe | Wightlink CEB Building, Gunwharf Road | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Customs House | Vernon Building, Gunwharf Quays | 142 yd | |
| The Liquorist | R01, Central Square South Building | 158 yd | |
| Slug And Lettuce | R07, North Promenade Building | 223 yd | |
| Bridge Tavern | 54 East Street, Portsmouth | 271 yd | |
| Spice Island Inn | 1 Bath Square, Portsmouth | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krispy Kreme Doughnuts | Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth | 172 yd | |
| Real Eating Company Cafes | Food Kiosks, Central Square | 204 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | S79 To S80, Central Management Suite | 311 yd | |
| Pompey Stand Up | 33 The Hard, Portsmouth | 419 yd | |
| Little Coffee Harbour | St Georges Church, St Georges Square | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Gunwharf Quays Express | 1 The Round House, Gunwharf Quays | 294 yd | |
| Tesco Old Portsmouth Express (2354) | 19 St Georges Road, Portsmouth | 368 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth The Hard | 22 - 23 The Hard, Portsmouth | 486 yd | |
| Co-Op Queen Street - Portsmouth | 125 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 768 yd | |
| Peachland Chinese Supermarket | 129 - 131 Queen Street, Portsmouth | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Fitness (Portsmouth) (Closed) Gunwharf Quays | health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| Portsmouth Grammar School HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 587 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Academy BURNABY ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 634 yd |
| Spinnaker Sports Centre CAMBRIDGE ROAD | squash courts | 713 yd |
| Hms Temeraire Victory Stadium UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND UNITED SERVICES RECREATION GROUND PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| John Pounds Centre QUEEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| You Fit Portsmouth PEMBROKE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| St Paul'S Sports Centre SPORTS HALL SPORTS HALL ST. PAULS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Southsea Community Centre (Closed) King Street | 958 yd | |
| Clarence Pier Sports Ground Long Curtain Road | grass pitches | 981 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.